Lifestyle
Report shows New York City is no longer the world’s most expensive city
New York City no longer holds the title of the world's most expensive city, according to the latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
Health
South African deaths caused by cancer, diabetes, heart attacks increased 59% in 20 years – Stats SA
South African deaths caused by cancer, diabetes, and heart attacks have surged by 59% over 20 years, unveiling a pressing health crisis.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town contributed the most to national residential property price index
The surge in the annual national residential property price was significantly influenced by the Western Cape and Gauteng.
Lifestyle
Census 2022 data shows 13.3% SA households have internet access
There was an increase in the percentage of households accessing internet mainly at home, from 8.6% in 2011 to 13.3% in 2022.
Technology
Neuralink Proceeds with First Human Trial Amid Controversy Over Monkey Deaths
According to reports, monkeys implanted with Neuralink's brain chip experienced extreme pain, accompanied by symptoms such as bloody diarrhoea, paralysis, and brain swelling.
Lifestyle
India’s population will surpass China by June 2023 – UN report
India's population growth poses challenges to the country's development, including providing sufficient resources and job opportunities, while China faces a looming demographic decline due to a shrinking workforce and ageing population.
Health
Online porn addiction has trebled in Britain since pandemic started
New figures have revealed that porn addiction in the UK has trebled since the start of the pandemic.
Travel
Report: Domestic travel soared 114% in first half of 2022
The biggest driver of domestic travel in the first six months of 2022 was the easing of COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Health
Fake news alert: HSRC data collectors are not robbing communities
The HSRC’s Acting CEO, Professor Leickness Simbayi, reassured members of the public that there was no truth in the circulating malicious messages.
Health
Dostarlimab: Does ‘miracle’ drug actually cure cancer? – These are the facts
The immunotherapy drug could be the answer to decades of cancer research.
Health
HIV vaccine: Moderna to commission first-ever mRNA human trials
This will be the first time mRNA technology's been used to conjure up a vaccine candidate for HIV.
